John Barber
Principal Consultant
Mr. Barber is the owner and Principal Consultant of Mountain Valley Professionals, LLC.
A Mining Professional with a lengthy and layered career possessing extensive experience in all phases of environmental & safety permitting, mining operations and corporate project management. This experience includes - existing facility modifications, new facility construction, and the concurrent reclamation and closure processes. He has proficiently managed diverse and complex issues across multi-disciplinary teams. His professional strengths include successfully leveraging his expertise with key stakeholders, technical experts, clients, jurisdictional agencies, and the public as well as his ability to quickly understand complex issues and develop innovative and effective solutions. As a mining professional with extensive operational, safety and environmental expertise, he has been responsible for a multitude of diverse projects.
Presently, he is continuing his expertise in Environmental and Safety Consulting by helping your company succeed through assisting you on your next challenging project.
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Background:
Reclamation and Closure Planning Design and Execution
Reclamation Cost Estimating (regulatory and project specific)
Asset Retirement Obligation
Environmental Permitting
Safety Permitting and Compliance: MSHA, ATF, and DHS
Project Management
NEPA Compliance
Cyanide Management (ICMI)
Mercury Management (air, waste)
Public Policy Development: Nevada, Environmental Protection Agency, United Nations environmental Program
Sustainability Systems; Environmental, Safety, Security and Community Relations
Gold & Silver Mining Operations​
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Professional Experience:
33 years Mining Experience
Corporate Governance
Site Management
Mine Site Operations
Environmental Management
Safety Management
Projects​
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Safety Training:
MSHA Surface Metal
MSHA Surface Instructor
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Registrations:
International Cyanide Management Institute Certified Auditor (Lead and Mining Technical)
Exemplar Global Certified Lead Auditor (Environment)
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Awards & Recognition's:
NDOM: Rayrock Mines/WES Const. - Ren Mine OutstandingRehabilitation (1994)
NDOM: Glamis Gold Ltd. - Marigold Mine Wildlife Habitat Enhancement (1999)
NDOM: Glamis Gold Inc. - Glamis Dee Gold Mine Overall Mine Reclamation (2002)
NDOM: Marigold Mining Company – Marigold, Daisy, and Mother Lode Mines (2007)
DuPont/Conoco, Environmental Leadership Award, Rayrock Mines, Inc. (1993)